ABOUT THE APPPQ

The aims of the Association are:

·         To advance the private practice of psychology in Queensland.

·         To promote the training, skills and knowledge of present and future practitioners of psychology in Queensland by means of seminars, workshops, etc.

·         To promote and maintain high standards of professional ethics amongst all private practitioners of psychology in Queensland.

·         To inform members of other professions, potential clients, and members of the public about the kinds of services available through private practitioners as well as the standards of service and conduct required of them.

·         To negotiate with appropriate authorities on reimbursement of psychologists' fees from health benefit funds and other sources, and to advise such authorities on criteria for qualification as service providers within such schemes.

·         To negotiate with government, public service, academic institutions, other professional groups and whomever, on matters enhancing the private practice of psychology in Queensland.

·         To affiliate with associations or groups with mutual interests or aims.

·         To have liaison with and advise the Queensland Psychologists Board on matters relating to the registration and practice of psychology.

·         To encourage harmonious relationships between psychologists in private practice and members of related professions.

·         To prepare information about the management and fee structure of a practice for those already in private practice and psychologists proposing to commence in private practice.

·         Within the limits of legality, to raise and manage money and to do all things necessary to implement these aims.

Executive Committee:

President

Steve Duncan

Vice President

Susanne Wilkie

Treasurer

Mirte Craig

Secretary

Rosalin Primrose

Committee

Haydn Till

 Administration Secretary

Vera Budd

 





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